Describe the differences between sympathetic responding and empathic responding. Provide examples of each kind of response
What will be an ideal response?
Sympathetic responding, which depends on achieving emotional and intellectual accord, involves supporting and condoning the other person's feelings (e.g., "I'd feel the same way if I were in your position" or "I think you're right"). In contrast, empathic responding involves understanding the other person's feelings and circumstances without taking that person's side (e.g., "I sense you're feeling disappointed" or "You seem to be saying that you feel left out").
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a. True b. False
Globalization:
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A. mainly by the government B. largely by city authorities C. by schools and nonprofit organizations D. by almost every institution in society